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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,152.08, 40,230.96 and 17,820.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,152.08, 40,230.96 and 17,820.24 is: 24,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,152.08 : 40,230.96 = 17,820.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,152.08/40,230.96 = 17,820.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,152.08x = 40,230.96 × 17,820.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,152.08x = 716,925,362.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,925,362.63/29,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.60

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